February 2024
We have updated our FAQ on human animal rights and veganism
Vegan Society of Canada News, February 23rd 2024
We have updated our FAQ on human animal rights and veganism with new information on legal development and recommendation.
January 2024
We have updated our article on the misleading calcium recommendations
Vegan Society of Canada News, January 23rd 2024
We have updated our article on the misleading calcium recommendations with new information on cardiovascular health research and downloadable infographics.
August 2023
We have updated our article on the exploitation in the fishing industry
Vegan Society of Canada News, August 31st 2023
We have updated our article on the exploitation in the fishing industry with new downloadable infographics.
May 2023
Call for volunteer
Vegan Society of Canada News, May 16th 2023
Not too sure what to do? One is never too young or too old to start making a difference. We have many open positions and ask that people be able to commit at least 4 hours per week for 6 months. Come and join us as a volunteer and change the world.
March 2023
We have updated our article on cholesterol and dementia
Vegan Society of Canada News, March 31st 2023
We have updated our article on the effect of cholesterol on dementia and Alzheimer's disease with new information on dementia and downloadable infographics.
November 2022
We have updated our article on the health risks of eggs and cholesterol
Vegan Society of Canada News, November 23rd 2022
We have updated our review of the scientific evidence on the health risks of eggs and cholesterol with new information on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as downloadable infographics.
We have updated our article on the exploitation in the cocoa industry
Vegan Society of Canada News, November 20th 2022
We have updated our article on the exploitation of animals in the cocoa and chocolate industry with downloadable infographics.
September 2022
A call for Veganism on International Day of Non-Violence
Vegan Society of Canada News, September 25th 2022
Mark October 2nd on your calendars and get ready to join us and vegans across the world as we mark the United Nations International Day of Non-Violence! Together we will voice and promote the non-violent principles of practising a vegan lifestyle...
We have updated our article on the health risks of dairy
Vegan Society of Canada News, September 1st 2022
We have updated our review of the scientific evidence on the health risks of dairy products with new graphics and downloadable infographics.
July 2020
Vegan Impact joined the Vegan World Alliance
Vegan Society of Canada News, July 20th 2020
We are delighted to announce that Vegan Impact, France's vegan association, has joined the Vegan World Alliance...
Be Vegan has joined the Vegan World Alliance
Vegan Society of Canada News, July 19th 2020
We are delighted to welcome Be Vegan, Belgium’s vegan association, to the Vegan World Alliance...
June 2020
Vegan World Alliance rejects ISO-23662
Vegan Society of Canada News, June 7th 2020
Alongside the Vegan World Alliance we strongly support this ban of ISO-23662, which we are simultaneously putting into effect, and the condemnation of ISO and its members for its questionable practices.
The practice of astroturfing—hiding who is really behind the message—is being used by those who profit from the killing, torture, cruelty and harm of animals. Because of this, it’s imperative that the vegan community remains vigilant. We must, at all costs, prevent a situation where products and services are undeservedly labelled vegan, because that brings us no closer to achieving our vision than we are today.
August 2019
Launch of the Vegan World Alliance (VWA)
Vegan Society of Canada News, August 26th 2019
After many months of work we are glad to publicly announce the Vegan World Alliance. As a way to be a unified voice for the unheard, the following organizations have joined to form the Vegan World Alliance...
November 2018
Update on E. coli romaine lettuce outbreak
Vegan Society of Canada News, November 22nd 2018
New Brunswick has now been added to the list of provinces where the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends residents should avoid eating romaine lettuce. Please see our earlier article, or the Public Health Agency of Canada notice below for more details.
September 2018
One of the last largest meat producer joins Cargill and Tyson into the future of plant protein
Vegan Society of Canada News, September 7th 2018
While we doubt this decision was made out of any ethical concerns, we nonetheless welcome it as a sign of change. Why not make it easier for others like them to make the change by going vegan yourself? Join one of the local communities in your area or contact us for help on how to get started.
If you are another old-fashioned animal protein company looking to make the switch to being a "trusted name in premium protein" contact us, we will help anyone trying to make the transition.
August 2018
The first vegan ETF in the world
Vegan Society of Canada News, August 20th 2018
Just a quick reminder that we are still looking for investors for the first vegan exchange traded fund (ETF) in the world. Vegan financial services will be an important building block of a sustainable future. If you have a sizable portfolio and are interested in shaping the first Vegan ETF contact us for more details.
New Gallup polls on veganism
Vegan Society of Canada News, August 7th 2018
A new Gallup poll should help lay to rest, as we have discussed before, the misconception that following a diet compatible with the vegan philosophy is only for the rich and famous
Americans earning less than $30,000 annually are more likely to identify as vegetarian. Nine percent of this group say they are vegetarian, a higher percentage than is true of Americans in the two higher-income groups. Differences in levels of veganism among these three groups are not statistically significant.
Unfortunately it also confirm once more that the rate of veganism has been stagnant for a long time.
Veganism is protected by human rights
Vegan Society of Canada News, August 1st 2018
Veganism is protected by Canadian and international human rights law and you are entitled to basic respect from colleagues, bosses and peers. If you have some problems with public institutions contact your schools, hospital dietician, or appropriate manager to discuss these issues with them. If you are having some problems that cannot be resolved contact us we would like to hear from you.
May 2018
Volunteer for the summer
Vegan Society of Canada News, May 25th 2018
Not too sure what to do of your summer? One is never too young to start changing the world. Come and join us to volunteer for the summer or longer.
US civil rights group hails historic progress
Independent, May 19th 2018
While this case was ultimately lost it is the statement by Associate Judge Eugene M Fahey, which finally shows the shift in our society being taking into account in the courtroom:
"The issue whether a nonhuman animal has a fundamental right to liberty protected by the writ of habeas corpus is profound and far-reaching. It speaks to our relationship with all the life round us. Ultimately, we will not be able to ignore it."
More than half of all canadians eat vegan meat
Vegan Society of Canada News, May 12th 2018
While we are encouraged that a recent study shows that 53% of Canadians eat meat alternatives we hope to be able to raise the amount of people who are committed to Veganism from 2%. Hopefully new products will make it easier for the 69% of people who prefer meat to make the move. Until then contact us and you local community for support in your lifestyle change.
April 2018
U.K. supermarket chain to offer 'snowflake chicken' for those afraid to touch raw meat
National Post, April 17th 2018
If one has issues with calling bacon "pig flesh", fuzzy lamb on pork chops label, the use of animal names instead of types of meat, the meat paradox and touching meat we have another solution to try out: Go vegan. It is easier and the symptoms above should disappear shortly after making the change. Join one of our local community in your area or contact us for help on how to get started.
Financial aid available for VegFest
Vegan Society of Canada News, April 12th 2018
We are looking to provide financial aid for VegFest in order to help them become financially sustainable. If you are looking to start a VegFest or just few years away from being self-financing contact us and let see if we can work together.
March 2018
Stop spreading cancer
Vegan Society of Canada News, March 15th 2018
We would like to renew our call to stop the advertising of processed and red meat. While surprisingly legal this practice is highly unethical. Nevertheless, it is surprising that we must plead to stop encouraging people from getting cancer by advertising the consumption of level 1 and level 2 carcinogenic substances. Let’s not wait until this become illegal to change, we will work with any business to replace their cancer spreading advertisement to vegan flyers and inserts, contact us to make the change today.
We can clone pet dogs. But is that a good idea
National Geographic, March 2nd 2018
We understand that a strong bond can develop between sentient beings. However, life is changing moment to moment, trying to oppose this change and wishing things to remain static will probably cause much dissatisfaction down the road. We oppose cloning of companion animals for many reasons, the least of which is that many sentient beings are facing death waiting to be adopted. Please don’t clone and adopt instead, it will not be the same but the benefits of saving another sentient being from death should hopefully make it even better.
February 2018
Resolution urges OEHHA to add cancer-causing processed meat to prop 65
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, February 14th 2018
We welcome the proposed resolution to label processed meat as the dangerous level 1 carcinogenic substance that it is. In addition, while we do not have such regulations in Canada we would ask that producers adopt this voluntary labeling measures. Furthermore, we ask that grocers do the ethical thing as well and stop encouraging people to get cancer by advertising processed meat in their flyers. Profits should not come before lives.
January 2018
Taxing meat could help offset environmental, health problems
CBC News, January 7th 2018
We strongly support the polluter pays principle that is so prevalent in the rest of our society. There are no reasons that the whole of society should bear the cost of harmful behavior like pollution, climate change, alcohol, tobacco, animal agriculture and others so that corporations can have disproportionate profit because our rules and regulations are outdated and do not properly hold responsible those who create negative externalities.